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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

BRAND new Garnier Fructis -Blow Dry Perfection

So this product is so new i cannot even find it in stores as of yet!! But as soon as do im going to try it!! it retails about $12.99 and is suppose to last up to 7 washes!

So what does it do ??? Well its a smoothing kit! It is suppose to tame frizz and make your hair smooth and shiny.
Two easy steps give you frizz-resistant, silky-smooth hair that's easier and faster to blow dry.
Step 1: 20-Min Smooth-It Serum is formulated with a protein building block, found naturally in hair, to smooth and tame unmanageable hair. Perfect - Step 2: Heat-Activated Perfect-It Cream, with natural rice oil, helps seal in lasting smoothness and conditioning, and helps create a weightless, humidity-resistant barrier to frizz. Style - Experience Smooth Perfection: Blow dry or flat iron as you normally would to reveal sleek, shiny, more manageable hair.

As soon as i can find it i will let you know how it works.

Is this something you would also try???

Monday, July 26, 2010

Cool BEAUTY APPS for your iPHONE check them out!

So i am sure most of you have jumped on the band wagon and own an iPHONE.Im patiently waiting until the new iPHONE 4 comes out at the end of the month!! Sooo excited.

So check out this super rad beauty App

Ask iStylist first -you could literally be on your way to the salon when you realize that you don't know what kind of new style or hair color you want well no worries ladies just  download, iStylist, for $2.00 which is a small price to pay so you dont get a terrible cut that doesnt fit your face and a color that washes out your complexion.
So you can see if that Sarah Jessica parker cut really looks good before you spend good money getting it heehe


 Here is my FAV FREE APP!! Cosmetifque-
Cosmetifique is a searchable database of over 5,000 ingredients in the International Nomenclature for Cosmetic Ingredients format, the official naming convention for cosmetic ingredients. You simply type in the ingredient of choice and the search results show up as red, orange or green to indicate whether the ingredient is great, good, or bad. I love this idea! 



Another SUPER COOL FREE app is  iOPI-It helps you choose a cool nail color!!
You can browse and search over 200 OPI Nail Lacquer shades right from your iPhone or iPod Touch. You can even virtually try on colors by customizing the screen to match your skin tone. The feature is supposed to more closely represent how any given nail color will look on you. This ability to customize the app to your tastes is certainly an appealing feature, but this kind of “try before you buy” approach is limited by the companies ability to accurately capture YOUR individual skin tone.




 Now i also came across this one which im sorry but i think is a waste of $3.00 hahaha who thinks of these things !
Vanity Iphone app-well this one rates your looks on  scale of one to ten! Not sure how accurate it is,and everyones idea of beauty is totally different!


Do you have any cool beauty apps that i would love to know about ?? Or any cool Apps in general i should have on my new iphone??

Friday, July 23, 2010

Beauty is everywhere you just have to find it :)

So as they say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, or the quote i love best and even have tattooed on me "EVERYTHING HAS BEAUTY ,BUT NOT EVERYONE SEES IT"

Today for a change of pace i am going to post pictures of people who are beautiful to me and i think most of you will agree with me.

 Dakota fanning! This girl is really growing up to be stunning! Im a sucker for big blue eyes,she is also an amazing actress.

Im also a big fan of ladies with ink ,as of course i have lots of it too ehhe You might not have heard of this lovely model,but i adore her ,she is truly unique Kandy K-http://www.kandyk.com/index.php


I also love KAT VON D ,and we share the same taste in pets (for those of you who don't know me personally i have a sphynx cat also )


I also love the classic style of Dita Von Tesse  , shes just magical :)



Who do you think is just stunning and we don't here enough about?

Monday, July 19, 2010

Weird beauty products to make you smile on a monday! :)

Ladies and some men who read my blog,today i thought i would have some fun on a boring monday ,today im going to post some super interesting and some might even call BIZZARE beauty products! Some of them i really think are super RAD!

Have you heard of DEMETER perfume ? http://www.demeterfragrance.com/
I used to wear the ORANGE CREAM POP  all the time ,it smelled sooo yummy.They have all sorts of interesting scents everything from DIRT to FUNERAL Home ,yes and fun stuff like this


Scents sure bring back memories don't they? They really make you recall certain times and places,and these ones are just so much fun!

Or check out this ,i wish i had one in my bathroom now ! So COOL!


Yes thats right its a freaking PISTOL HAIRDRYER!!! Google those words to find places to buy your own.I know you want one hahaha

Or how about these

 Yes they are TOILET BOWL lipgloss on a keychain!!
Description:
"Toilet Bowl Lip Gloss is attractive lip gloss packaged in a cute li'l toilet bowl. It doubles as a keychain, so you can always have a toilet handy when you want to freshen up.Did we mention it comes in flavors? There's Grape, Lemon, Apple, and Strawberry... and each one will give your smile an alluring sheen. Just lift the lid, stick a finger under the rim, and gloss away!"  Do u have any interesting beauty products you use? DO TELL :)

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Some great products for all the MEN in your life:)

Soo most of us have men in our life and most of us do the shopping for them,am i right? Well i want to review some GREAT products that have been tested by my man.

First off all men love to use SOAP and i myself am not a big fan of soap as i find it drying and stripping,but its hard to change most mens mind,so give them this new product to try ,and i have had rave reviews of it ,i was told it 'Smells great and really cleans well with the scrubbing bits" 

It is a body and face bar so its perfect for men who dont want to fuss around and it exfolliates.
Also its on sale at walmart for 4 bars were under 5.00!! :)




Next product i found at dollarama for $2.00!! And i didnt think it would be any good but my man was in need of shaving gel and well he liked it soooo much he made me go back and buy two more containers!He gets a lot of razor bumps and he said this works soo good at preventing them!He refuses to use anything else now!

Oxy Acne Fighting Formula Shave Cream-

Clinically proven to kill acne bacteria
Helps minimize razor bumps-   Cleanses and conditions   - Lightly fragranced

Convenient:
2-in-1 Formula
cooling, non-foaming cream fights acne and clogged pores while you shave!

Powerful:
Benzoyl Peroxide -penetrates your pores to kill acne-causing bacteria and exfoliate to minimize razor bumps.
Amazonian Dragon's Blood Tree Extract (croton lechleri)
  •     soothes the skin
  •     helps reduce redness
  •     provides antiseptic benefits
  •     promotes healing and skin regeneration

Phytic Acid Complex (PAC)    gently exfoliates to reveal smoother, clearer skin
-    helps decrease appearance of rough texture caused by past breakouts
Vitamin E & Pro-Vitamin B5-    conditions the skin



Do you shop for you man ? Does he have any awesome products he cannot live without?

Monday, July 12, 2010

SALON Blow dried hair at home ? TRY the INFINITI PRO by Conair

 Ladies! So i did this amazing video review for you all ,and guess what i am having a connection issue and it won't upload the video,i think my camera has an error,i have been trouble shooting the cause for hours. So i give up i will write my review for now on this awesome hairdryer !The infiniti PRO by  CONAIR

Well the first thing that popped in my head when i saw this was WOW reminds me of IRONMAN .


 I tried it out for the first time last night and let me tell you its POWERFUL! It dried my hair quicker than any hair dryer i have used so far.Its lightweight and even uses ionic ceramic technology.I like that it has a warm and hot button and 2 different speeds.It even had this cute little keychain attached on the bottom ,i like the little things.
And now get this it retails for ................ under $50!! WOWZERS! You have to love that .I also felt it left my hair shiny smooth when i used my round brush.So if your on the market for a great ,affordable hair dryer this is the one!

 IT really did speed up my routine,why waste time drying my hair ,when i can do it in the half the time with this and have more time for the important stuff.

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Do you plump your lips??? Today im reviewing my fav LIP PLUMPERS:)

So we all want big sultry ,pouty lips like Angelina Jolie,but we don't want injectables to achieve them.So i want to review some of the best ones out there on all different price levels.

First one i like and my best friend also adores is -

Soap Glory- Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Gloss

 





This one really TINGLES and for only about $9.99 at shoppers drugmart ,its sooo worth it!I love love love the old school style packaging too ,its super cute!This one has a chocolate taste that cannot be beat!I find it does an alright job of plumping ,not the best ever ,but for the price its great.It also contains VITAMIN A and E which is a bonus which will penetrate your lips to moisturise and smooth them while repairing any dryness and chapness you might currently have and when working together both Vitamins help to rehydrate your lips.



Another one i always have in my purse is  BUXOM LIPS from BARE ESCENTUALS


This can be purchased at Sephora for $18.00 It also gives your lips that tingle sensation.and i feel i do see a difference in how plump they are ,its not sticky at all either!

"Naturally creates the look of fuller, more voluptuous lips. This mineral-infused polish imparts a luminous high shine with no sticky or tacky feeling. A deep infusion of antioxidant vitamins A and E help keep lips soft, smooth, and protected, while the tingly and cooling sensation reminds you that your lips are getting an immediate increase in fullness." What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates

And last but not least is one that does not tingle,if you cannot handle that try this option-

 Can also be scored at Sephora for $38.00

What it is formulated to do:
Achieve maximum volume and brilliance for a truly stunning pout. This formula contains tiny, dehydrated, marine collagen micro spheres that absorb instantly and seek out the body's natural moisture. As soon as the spheres become rehydrated, they plump and hold onto the moisture they've collected, creating a mild "swelling" of the lip tissue. The result is fuller, smoother, perfectly plumped lips in seconds. Results can last for up to 48 hours. 

I carry this one in my purse too and it has a nice smell and taste to it and is long lasting,i even put it over lipsticks sometimes!


Do you use plumper??Have any favs?

Sunday, July 4, 2010

How are you washing your face???? Whats new in cleansers

Have you tried any of the newest cleaners out there?? I love to have a deep clean feeling face with all my makeup removed ,but not over dried.So i want to review one  that i like.Because face it ladies your fingers and a washcloth just are not cutting it anymore.
Currently i am using this one


GARNIER Nutrioniste-SKIN RENEW brush on cleanser-Retails about $9.99 or less at most stores 
So how does this work you ask? Well you simply squeeze some cleanser onto the brush,i add a bit of water and you move it around your face and neck,it cleans much deeper than your fingers ever could and really leaves it feeling much smoother after just one use!

The cleanser contains Vitamin B5, Vitamin E, and Green Leaf Extract.
It also has a really fresh smell to it.And to clean the brush after use just run it under some hot water.It will not collect bacteria.
I feel it works for most skin types,normal to oily and you don't feel dry after use.

Will you give it a try? 

Friday, July 2, 2010

The moment you have been waiting for! THE WINNERS OF CARGO CONTEST!!

Ladies ! Hope you had a great Canada Day, i know i did! 
Sooo today im going to annouce the winners of the CARGO contest!! They will all get one of these amazing,BLUSH /BRONZER combo called BEACHBLUSH
 

Okay so here goes !! The winners are  -GLOGIRL ,SALADFORBREAKFAST,GINA,CHRISI and last but not least NIKKI 

I will be emailing all the winners for there address so i can get the prize shipped out to you!I would love to hear how you liked it also!!

Stay tuned for more exciting contests and remember the ones who post comments more ,have a better chance:)